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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,832.32, 8,048.60 and 3,179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,832.32, 8,048.60 and 3,179.72 is: 4,388.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832.32 : 8,048.60 = 3,179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832.32/8,048.60 = 3,179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832.32x = 8,048.60 × 3,179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832.32x = 25,592,238.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,592,238.25/5,832.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.01

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